If recent leaks are to be believed, the much-anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 may finally be unveiled on January 16. Speculation about Nintendo’s next-generation console has been building for weeks, with numerous reports hinting at an imminent announcement.
New rumours suggest a hardware-focused reveal
The latest rumour comes from well-known leaker NateTheHate, who shared the potential reveal date in a recent video. According to Nate, the announcement will primarily focus on the hardware without directly mentioning new games. However, he speculated that the presentation might include footage of unreleased titles, though none would be officially named. Additionally, Nate stated that Switch 2 will launch sometime in May or June.
A report from the Video Games Chronicle (VGC), whose sources corroborate Nate’s information, supports this claim. This follows Nintendo’s established pattern, as the original Switch was revealed through a hardware-focused trailer in 2016, well before the announcement of its launch titles.
in case it wasn’t obvious from my tease in Notepad last week, I’ve heard it should be the Switch 2 reveal this week 👍 https://t.co/2m3ZEW2kyf
— Tom Warren (@tomwarren) January 13, 2025
Tom Warren, has also hinted that a Switch 2 reveal is on the horizon. With multiple sources aligning on the details, it seems increasingly likely that an official announcement could come this week.
Nintendo addresses leaks and provides a timeline
Adding fuel to the fire, Nintendo has addressed some recent leaks. At CES 2025, the company dismissed a circulating mockup of the alleged console as “unofficial,” according to a report from IGN. Meanwhile, Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa confirmed in May 2024 that an announcement for the next console would occur “within this fiscal year.”
This timeline aligns with the rumoured January reveal and supports expectations of a release window in late spring or early summer 2025. Fans of the original Nintendo Switch, launched in 2017, are eager to see how its successor will build on its legacy of innovation and success.
For now, you’ll have to wait for official confirmation from Nintendo, but if the leaks are accurate, you won’t have to wait much longer to get your first glimpse of the Nintendo Switch 2.
